Pran has the most wonderful smile, and she was wearing it all day. (Josh was smiling too, although he hinted that his grin was from thoughts about the honeymoon!) Whether he was whispering words of love or silliness in Pran’s ear, the laughter that followed created some great photo opps… these two were so happy to get married! They laughed, cried, and danced, danced, danced! Even when Pran almost fell in the mud while we took night photos she was un-phased- she was having the time of her life. This wedding was a true celebration, it was great seeing families from two very different backgrounds join together and support this wonderful couple. Laughter and love are the best ingredients for a marriage, and Pran and Josh have plenty of both.
All smiles!
Josh was waiting on the balcony, he was ready to see his bride.
He had a special present for Pran…
The diamond Coco Chanel earrings she had been eyeing! She couldn’t wait to show the girls.
Josh was all for the photos if there was kissing involved…
The bridal party was lookin’ good on LaSalle Street.
Megan from Pistil and Vine did an excellent job with the bouquets.
Daddy’s little girl.
Time to get married!
Josh’s grandma gave them some advice and big hugs…
The view from the top floor…
Love this!
Pran was not expecting this dip!
Time to party!
I’m not sure what this dance was, but it was fun to watch!
This dance floor had no age limits.
Congrats Pran and Josh!
Check out their hilarious photo booth:
Pran-Josh photobooth from Bethany Fritz on Vimeo.
Second photographer: Jamie Hartley
Hair and makeup: The Bridal Beauty Salon – Marissa (hair) & Jill (make-up)
Florist: Pistil & Vine
Ceremony location: W Lakeshore Hotel
Reception location: W Lakeshore Hotel
Officiant: Day of Dreams (Thomas G. Witham)
Cake: Sarah’s Pastries & Candies
Caterer: W Lakeshore Hotel
Dress: Mackenzie Michaels via House of Brides
DJ/Band: Posh Production
First Dance: To Make You Feel My Love – Billy Joel
Father/Daughter, Mother/Son: Have I Told You Lately – Rod Steward
Q&A with the bride:
What was the most memorable moment of your day?
Pran: Having all of our family and friends travel to Chicago and being able to celebrate with them.
What was your favorite detail?
Pran: Having Grandma come up and say a few words during the wedding ceremony.
Funniest memory from your wedding day?
Pran: Watching our friends run around with the props from the photo booth was hilarious. Drunk people with photo booth props is always a good time.
Any advice for future brides/grooms?
Pran: Hire Bethany as your photographer, get the photo booth and relax (as much as you can).
If you could do it all over, would you change anything?
Pran: Well, Josh still claims that he would do a smaller ceremony at a destination wedding, but I think that what we did was pretty awesome.
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Pran: We went to Barcelona for 4 nights followed by a Meditteranean cruise which went to Capri, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Cannes and Marseille. It was an amazing trip!